Author:Ruth Jones

***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***
'A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.' DAWN FRENCH
The new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.
Friends forever is a difficult promise to keep...
Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may.
After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes the foundation of their friendship to its core, leaving their future in doubt - there's simply too much to forgive, let alone forget. An innocent childhood promise they once made now seems impossible to keep . . .
Packed with all the heart and empathy that made Ruth's name as a screenwriter and now author, Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all.
Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life - prepare to meet Us Three.
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Praise for Us Three:
'A warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship.' BETH O'LEARY
'This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.' ADELE PARKS
'I loved this brilliantly gripping depiction of the complexities of female friendship over the years. Love, betrayal, comedy and loss - Us Three has it all.' FIONA NEILL
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Readers love Us Three:
'I love the way Ruth Jones writes. The relationship between the 3 friends is perfect and a wonderful book to read about friendship'
'I absolutely loved this so much. There were moments that made me cry and other moments that made me laugh.'
'Best book of the year so far. To sum it up I'd say "it was bloody lush"'
****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL LOVE UNTOLD IS OUT NOW****
Jones's trademark warmth and humour suffuse the novel with comedy and pathos, making for a heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story
—— The ObserverA poignant novel about friendship and forgiveness . . . with fantastic characterisation, as you'd expect from the co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, it's an epic journey
—— Woman & HomeUs Three is a warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship. I loved Lana, Catrin and Judith - I was genuinely sad to leave them when I turned the final page.
—— Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of THE FLATSHAREA touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.
—— Dawn FrenchThis novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.
—— Adele ParksThis moving story of three Welsh friends-for-life . . . balances warmth and humour with bleakness and despair. Another winner for Gavin and Stacey star Jones
—— Daily MailA funny, moving and uplifting novel
—— The SunA funny and warm tale of friendship
—— Evening StandardI loved spending time immersed in Catrin, Judith and Lana's lives . . . A contender for my Books of the Year list
—— PrimaA wonderfully warm, funny, totally engrossing and unputdownable novel about friendship. A gorgeous treat.
—— Kate Eberlen, bestselling author of MISS YOUI loved this brilliantly gripping depiction of the complexities of female friendship over the years. Love, betrayal, comedy and loss - Us Three has it all.
—— Fiona NeillWarm, poignant
—— SagaWarm-hearted
—— Good HousekeepingA warm and witty tale of friendship.
—— Daily MirrorA heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story.
—— ObserverMoving and funny . . . Jones' unique voice is evident from the first sentence, with her infamous colloquial dialect and warm characters.
—— My WeeklyWe couldn't turn the pages fast enough on this brilliant book.
—— CloserRuth Jones tells her well-crafted characters' experiences, both hilarious and heartbreaking, with compassion and sensitivity, making for a warm and witty story of enduring friendship.
—— Daily ExpressSolomon captures Vern's journey in a gripping narrative that is equal parts speculative fiction and Gothic tale, all while unravelling a fictional world that is not dissimilar to our own, particularly in its depiction of racism and white supremacy.
—— TIME MAGAZINE (Europe)Solomon's most powerful work yet.
—— The New York TimesSORROWLAND is a highly atmospheric, addictive read.
—— The White ReviewJoyful
—— StylistOne of the greatest Irish novels of this century so far
—— Sunday IndependentA brilliant and ambitious addition to a body of work from an author who is inevitably, and seemingly effortlessly, writing his way into the pantheon of great Irish novelists
—— Sunday Business PostUtterly captivating
—— Irish ExaminerRyan reaffirms his place amongst Ireland's greatest wordsmiths ... This is a book which more than justifies the hype that accompanies it
—— RTE.ieA novel carried by deep feeling and great empathy
—— Daily MailThe writing is so exquisite, the dialogue so authentic, the sympathy so deep
—— Big IssueRyan's love of people pours from every page
—— Sunday IndependentOne of the standout books for me this year. He's a master of the craft and has written a family story with humanity and warmth, turning sentence after sentence to die for
—— Kit de Waal , New Statesman, Books of the YearInventive
—— TLSA lovingly crafted story that draws you in, gets under the skin and will resonate long after
—— iHeartbreaking but redemptive, and lightened by French's trademark humour, this is a compelling read that will keep you poised between laughter and tears
—— Daily MailA tantalising story of motherhood told with Dawn French's signature warmth
—— Sainsbury's MagazineAs ever, even in the darkest of times, Dawn has found humour to inject into her novel
—— BestA brilliant book
—— Good HousekeepingThe life-affirming and unmissable new novel
—— Eastern Daily PressA tale told with warmth
—— Daily RecordWhile Dawn French's latest novel contains a dash of humour, it's also heart-wrenching
—— The Hunsbury HandbookA fabulous emotional tearjerker of a novel
—— SilversurfersPraise for Dawn French
—— -Hilarious and brilliant
—— Woman & HomeI adored According to YES. It's so different to anything I've read in forever, so charming, wise, brilliantly written. I loved it all
—— Marian KeyesWitty and wise, it'll have you burning the midnight oil. A cracker
—— Woman's WeeklyVery funny and packs an emotional clout. Brilliant!
—— HeatAn enlightening and feel-good read offering a fresh look at life and how to embrace it. Funny and enjoyable to the end
—— We Love This BookThere is lots of fun to be had reading this book. It's impossible not to warm to Rosie, a funny and open-hearted woman who acts as a salve and comfort blanket for this unhappy, inhibited family. There's something quite joyous about the way she unashamedly romps her way through the novel, changing the lives of those around her for the better
—— ExpressAnother hilarious novel!
—— BellaFrench can spin a yarn . . . which sets According to YES apart. Think the vicar of Dibley, without the dog collar. YES YES YES indeed
—— IndependentWise and poignant
—— Beyond the JokeHeart-warming
—— Choice Magazine






